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MIND + Kids Zen Counselling
Hi, I’m Leona!I’m a registered social worker with a deep passion for supporting children, youth, and their families. My experience spans nonprofit organizations, mental health services for all ages, youth residential programs, and child welfare. I believe in the power of compassion, empathy, and strong relationships to enhance well-being. By focusing on individual strengths, community support, and skill-building, I strive to help children and families navigate life’s challenges with confidence.I hold an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Child and Youth Studies from Brock University, a Child and Youth Care diploma from Fanshawe College, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from King’s University College at Western University. My specialized training includes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) from an EMDRIA-approved program, as well as coursework in play therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).Outside of work, I love spending quality time with friends and family, reading, hiking, skiing, swimming, and biking. I look forward to supporting you and your family on your journey toward healing and growth.
510 Southdale Road Suite 303 , London, Ontario, Canada, N6E 1A5
Phone: 226 6050664
Email: leona.balsdon@mindandkidszen.ca
Population Served:
Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages:
English
How EMDR is Offered:
Both online and in-person
Areas of Expertise:
Addictions
Anxiety
Attachment Focussed
Birth Trauma
C-PTSD
Critical Illness
Depression
Dissociation
Eating Disorders
Grief & Bereavement
Medical Trauma
OCD
PTSD
Pain
Panic Attacks
Phobias
Physical Abuse
Road Traffic Accidents
Sexual Abuse
Social Anxiety